US Bridges

Belton Nalls Road over Branch Off Burnt Corn Ck

FairPosted for load

Conecuh County, Alabama · 1.2 MI N.E. Lenox · Structure no. 003545

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
30
1995 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Belton Nalls Road over Branch Off Burnt Corn Ck is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Belton Nalls Road over Branch Off Burnt Corn Ck in Conecuh County, Alabama. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 75 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 52 by 2035. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesBelton Nalls Road
CrossesBranch Off Burnt Corn Ck
Location1.2 MI N.E. Lenox
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.34587, -87.16544
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.3 US tons
Inventory rating22.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.1 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (1995)
Projected traffic52 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$194,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Belton Nalls Road over Branch Off Burnt Corn Ck built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is Belton Nalls Road over Branch Off Burnt Corn Ck in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.

How much traffic does Belton Nalls Road over Branch Off Burnt Corn Ck carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (1995 count).

How long is Belton Nalls Road over Branch Off Burnt Corn Ck?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Belton Nalls Road over Branch Off Burnt Corn Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.